Triumph Tiger Thread

[Griffin]

Ok... if the GS can have its own thread, so can the Tiger.

Not that I own one yet but I am seriously tempted after taking a few adv bikes out for a scoot. What do current Tiger owners have to offer in the way of advice?
The model i am looking at is the 800XC but am wondering whether the 1050 would be a better choice? Mostly for road use, commuting, touring and the ability to poke my nose down the odd gravel road or dirt track that takes my fancy.

Any info and just general chattter about these lovely machines welcome :)

[Gremlin]

There's the F800GS? :dodge:

I know, I know... I'm going now :chase:

[trustme]

Try here , more than you will ever want to know.



http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5


F800GS Try here for if you can stand all the snivelling

http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77

[Eddieb]

Ok... if the GS can have its own thread, so can the Tiger.

Not that I own one yet but I am seriously tempted after taking a few adv bikes out for a scoot. What do current Tiger owners have to offer in the way of advice?
The model i am looking at is the 800XC but am wondering whether the 1050 would be a better choice? Mostly for road use, commuting, touring and the ability to poke my nose down the odd gravel road or dirt track that takes my fancy.

Any info and just general chattter about these lovely machines welcome :)

If you are going to go down any sort of unsealed road get the 800. I've ridden the 1050 and it's not an adventure bike, it's a road bike with adventure styling pretensions.

The 1080 is really tall, fat at the tank, top heavy, the front tyre is a road size that you may find problems getting an adv tyre for and on the one I rode, which was a shop demo, the fuel injection was so snatchy you'd be off sideways if you weren't extremely careful in gravel.

The 800 is designed to be an adventure bike, not to look kinda like one.

[Monstaman]

. What do current Tiger owners have to offer in the way of advice?

Ask Mark, coldcomfort here on KB, good bastid, he has taken his out in the weeds, the road and two up etc and he is not selling it to you so you will get the true low down!

I followed him on the Back Of Beyond OMC ADV ride and I wanted to turned the DR off and just listen to his bike :drool: :2thumbsup

[Griffin]

Cheers Monstaman... went to look up Coldcomfort to private messsage him - and while perusing your profile Mark, noticed your current activity as being perusing the Triumph Tiger Thread lol. So... whats your opinion...?

[Griffin]

If you are going to go down any sort of unsealed road get the 800.

Cheers Eddieb, the only concern I have is that I do a bit of 2 up touring and Im a bit worried that the 800 may struggle with this moreso than the 1050, but I def want the ability to go further afield than the tar seal. Im not looking for 90 degree inclines or trail riding and getting air etc... just a pootle down non roads every now and then.

[trustme]

Swings & roundabouts mate. The better it is as a 2 up tourer the worser it is off road.

A friend has just bought an XC & does 2 up touring, so far he is a happy camper. He likes the punchy mid range but it still is no 1050.

Just means a few more gear shifts


He had the rear seat reupholstered to give a flatter perch for swmbo as she tended to slide forward.

[Eddieb]

Cheers Eddieb, the only concern I have is that I do a bit of 2 up touring and Im a bit worried that the 800 may struggle with this moreso than the 1050, but I def want the ability to go further afield than the tar seal. Im not looking for 90 degree inclines or trail riding and getting air etc... just a pootle down non roads every now and then.

I'm of the opinion, and we all know everyone on KB has one of those :shutup:, that pretty much any bike over 750cc is suitable for 2 up touring in NZ. Anything more than that only gives you extra torque for passing and hills without having to maybe change down a gear if it's a bigger hill or shorter passing distance, and the false illusion of a bigger penis.

If you go off the seal at all any of the things I mentioned in my post above will be your enemy, with all of them at once you'll swear never to leave the seal again, especially if it's more of a dirt track. Definately try before you buy.

[Geeen]

Tiger Explorer when its released??? 1215cc.

[buggsubique]

..pretty much any bike over 750cc is suitable for 2 up touring in NZ. Anything more than that only gives you ... the false illusion of a bigger penis.



Ha, too true. I find my 750 matches perfectly.

[oldrider]

Then again there is the trusty old 06 955i, a proven model and probably priced for the more discerning "all road" rider!

What's that I hear you say, where can I get a nice one of those in pristine condition with lots of extras?

Well, goodness me I just happen to have one for sale .... preferably to a Tiger enthusiast to enjoy!

Seriously though, it looks inevitable that I will have to sell my bike, our ages and life style are a changing, damn it!

I would settle for a fair price going both ways, you could have all our gear too if it fits you! Cheers, John. :ride: ... :crybaby: ... (Sigh: looks like she all over rover!)

[paturoa]

This is also a fairly good 800 forum http://www.tiger800.co.uk/

I took a XC and the new 2012 V-strom for short test rides last weekend and they are remarkably similar bikes.

The ride postions, seats, seat height, screens, brakes, speedo's etc etc are almost identical when you are riding.

The XC is / has:
- more than $5000 more expensive !!!!! Wee is just under $15,000 ride away and XC just under $20k
- more power across the entire rev range.
- uses a lot more go go juice than the wee.
- more jiggly ride cf the new wee / wee has marginally smoother ride
- less comfortable pillion
- more expensive farkles

[cold comfort]

Cheers Monstaman... went to look up Coldcomfort to private messsage him - and while perusing your profile Mark, noticed your current activity as being perusing the Triumph Tiger Thread lol. So... whats your opinion...?

As stated, everyone has opinions.. It all boils down to your budget, how far you want to go off the seal, and your riding skill. I'm comfortable with my choice, other's would not be. I endorse the advice to test ride. (A trip into Central and over Dansey's Pass two up sold me on the Tiger). A cheap option is "oldrider" s sale, an economical step up is the V-strom (unexciting as i find them). I personally think you need a 21" front wheel -or maybe that's a reflection of my gravel skills. I'm happy to answer any specific questions if you PM me or just mine the two sources mentioned (tiger.uk and ADV rider). Cheers.

[dino3310]

As stated, everyone has opinions.. It all boils down to your budget, .

I know if i had the pingers there would be a 955 sitting next to the XR in the mancave.
What a Fantastic machine

[Cary]

I know if i had the pingers there would be a 955 sitting next to the XR in the mancave.
What a Fantastic machine

True, lucky me :cool:

[MD]

Ok... if the GS can have its own thread, so can the Tiger.

Not that I own one yet but I am seriously tempted after taking a few adv bikes out for a scoot. What do current Tiger owners have to offer in the way of advice?
The model i am looking at is the 800XC but am wondering whether the 1050 would be a better choice? Mostly for road use, commuting, touring and the ability to poke my nose down the odd gravel road or dirt track that takes my fancy.Any info and just general chattter about these lovely machines welcome :)

The 1050 is a fantastic road bike but your choice depends on what you expect on those odd times you hit the gravel. Take the 1050 on to gravel too often and it's a sure bet you will hit the gravel.

I have done a few long-ish gravel roads with my Tiger 1050 shod with sports tires. It has always been a nervous time and you are concentrating too hard on keeping it upright to enjoy the experience.
You have to take it real slow, but it can be done. No doubt dual purpose tires would have helped me.
Rough gravel or dirt- FORGET IT.

It all depends on what you expect and how often is often?

As a sporty tourer & commuter the 1050 is awesome. The Tiger 800 & the F800GS motor seemed weak to me.

The Explorer 1200 looks like the answer to your decision.

[Griffin]

The Explorer 1200 looks like the answer to your decision.

Hmmm... but if the 1050 is an issue on gravel and dirt due to its weight and cc rating, what would make the 1200 any better - surely it wud be the same weight, if not heavier than the 1050... and the cc rating is greater. Therefore going by advice Im hearing, it should be worser?

Or am I missing something?

[warewolf]

The 1050 is a fantastic road bike but your choice depends on what you expect on those odd times you hit the gravel. Take the 1050 on to gravel too often and it's a sure bet you will hit the gravel.Hmmm not too sure about that, given "what you expect". I did plenty of gravel miles on my Triumph Trophy, often two-up with camping gear, even when I had a Tiger 900 in the shed. We did a lot of touring on the Trophy and I never let a gravel road get in the way of a good time! If you expect the Tiger to handle like an MXer, there'll be tears. If you expect it to handle gravel better than a sportstourer, a la TDM, then you'll have a ball.

No doubt taller narrower tyres with chunkier tread help, but it is only incremental gains.

I must say I really enjoyed my Tiger. Fantastic real-world street bike. Very flat torque curve means effortless power. Long suspension and wide bars made it a delight to ride on the road, especially on shitty bumpy corners, and let's face it, NZ has heaps of those!

[dino3310]

True, lucky me :cool:

aw yeah....





bastard




:laugh:

[oldrider]

Our Tiger is a fantastic all road touring bike and for pillion comfort my wife reckons it's the best bike we have owned.

Our second son is a (farm) station manager and as such always lives at the end of or on a gravel road so we regularly travel on gravel roads.

We used to regularly travel across the Dansey Pass, Hakataramea Pass, Black Forest road, to name a few well known local roads on the way out or returning home day or night!

The Tiger handles gravel and most sub formed roads very well but I would not rate it as your average "off road" bike unless perhaps you are a very good rider looking for a challenge!

Like I said above, we have found the (06 model) Tiger 955i to be an excellent all road tourer that has a good fuel range too, due to the 24 litre tank.

Because of the big tank and high centre of gravity, longer legs are an advantage but not essential, I am not a very tall person and I (we) have only had a few miner mishaps that the "Thunderbike" engine bars had to earn their keep on!

Unfortunately Nick Smith, ACC and old age have combined to bring our motorcycling years to a premature closure and that is why the Tiger is going to be sold, a decision we thought we were going to make on our own rather than having those pricks bring it forward a bit sooner!

To be totally fair though some health problems have raised their head lately to suggest it was going to happen anyway but it is nice to have someone else to blame in the mean time ... if you know what I mean! :rolleyes:

[MD]

Hmmm... but if the 1050 is an issue on gravel and dirt due to its weight and cc rating, what would make the 1200 any better - surely it wud be the same weight, if not heavier than the 1050... and the cc rating is greater. Therefore going by advice Im hearing, it should be worser?

Or am I missing something?

The Explorer is very similar to the 800 Tiger XC in both looks and design purpose i.e. it comes with larger diameter 19" front and narrower wheels for more off road bias. Triumph never pretended that the Tiger 1050 with 17" wheels was for dirt use. But seriously, if it's only the odd excursion on to gravel then you don't need a dirt biased bike. I did some gravel roads on my 675 Daytona and that flew along no problems.

The latest Triumph owners magazine has a good write up on the Explorer with all the technical details. Sadly it will probably be a bit expensive since the 800s are pushing over $20k, or $22k?

[Griffin]

A brand new 800XC is around the 20k mark with ORC, but by the time you add a few goodies to it you can easily spend another 5 - 6k. The dealer I spoke with reckoned the explorer would be in the vicinity of 25k at an educated guess but wont be here til next summer. I took the 800XC out for a ride and its just bootiful. Definitely want one.

[Eddieb]

Hmmm... but if the 1050 is an issue on gravel and dirt due to its weight and cc rating, what would make the 1200 any better - surely it wud be the same weight, if not heavier than the 1050... and the cc rating is greater. Therefore going by advice Im hearing, it should be worser?

Or am I missing something?

How the weight is carried, low or high, and how the power js delivered varies hugely between bikes. Adventure bikes are often more tuned for torque. Also a larger front wheel as on most adventure bikes makes a big difference on unsealed roads.

[Griffin]

So back to this subject... is there any accessory or aftermarket part that is a "must have" for lower level adventure biking? (think beginners class of 2012)

[Eddieb]

So back to this subject... is there any accessory or aftermarket part that is a "must have" for lower level adventure biking? (think beginners class of 2012)

Crash protection, bash plate and lever guards.

[YellowDog]

The 1050 is designed to fall over with the footpeg and bar end weight taking the bang and saving the bike. I found this out on day one of ownership. Just make sure your bars are straight.

I'm not a fan of crash bars, however most do have them. You can also get sliders bungs for various parts of the bike to protect the engine and forks etc.

I ride on gravel and dirt roads everyday on my way to work. You need to get a rad/oil cooler guard, plus a front fender extender. These are cheapie items (which I do have) that will save you spending loads of replacement parts/repairs.

The 1050 has a freeware program called Tune ECU and you can download your own specific tunes and make changes yourself. It's great.

When you get a Tiger, the first thing you do is drill out your exhaust, or fit a race can. You then rip out the snorkel and stick in a free flow air filter (K&N/BMC etc.), so it then gives you S3 type power and makes the bike feel half its weight.

The bike has its own website too, with a worldwide membership community, and unlike the 'Gotcha by the bollox' Beemers, on a Tiger 1050 you can do all of your own servicing and mods yourself.

Lots change the rear spring for Ohlins and go for Racetech forks. There's a guy on the Tiger site who makes and sells a permanent rear spring adjuster knob. I've adjusted my bike to the degree that I don't need to upgrade. The newer bikes have better 2-up riding springs than the 06/07/08 Tiger 1050 models. I guess that it is down to your own personal preference.

Good luck

[MD]

The 1050 has a freeware program called Tune ECU and you can download your own specific tunes and make changes yourself. It's great.

When you get a Tiger, the first thing you do is drill out your exhaust, or fit a race can. You then rip out the snorkel and stick in a free flow air filter (K&N/BMC etc.), so it then gives you S3 type power and makes the bike feel half its weight.

The bike has its own website too, with a worldwide membership community, and unlike the 'Gotcha by the bollox' Beemers, on a Tiger 1050 you can do all of your own servicing and mods yourself.

Lots change the rear spring for Ohlins and go for Racetech forks. There's a guy on the Tiger site who makes and sells a permanent rear spring adjuster knob. I've adjusted my bike to the degree that I don't need to upgrade. The newer bikes have better 2-up riding springs than the 06/07/08 Tiger 1050 models. I guess that it is down to your own personal preference.

Good luck

Agreed on the hp fix. I fitted the Arrow race can that comes with remapping of the ECU. That simple change according to one Bike mag returns the hp level to a S3 - and from my seat of pants-ometer comparison I'd agree.

If you only do one improvement to the handling (like me) then change the rear shock lower mounting bracket (from Dukie Performance) and it transforms the bike.

[YellowDog]

The Arrow race can I got was a Micron one @ less than half the cost. That, with ripping out the snorkel plus the free flow airfilter make the bike feel like half its weight. No shortage of power at all. Because of this, the 800 felt nippy at low speeds, but too weak for the open road. I'd never consider 2-up on the 800 :no:

[MD]

YD - I hadn't heard of this 'snorkel' mod (whatever that is) or bothered changing the filter type. My Tiger has ticked over 30k last weekend so it's time for a service and I will ask about these mods.

ps- what is the Tiger forum called. Did a search when I bought mine with no luck

[LankyBastard]

YD - I hadn't heard of this 'snorkel' mod (whatever that is) or bothered changing the filter type. My Tiger has ticked over 30k last weekend so it's time for a service and I will ask about these mods.

ps- what is the Tiger forum called. Did a search when I bought mine with no luck

The forum your looking for is tiger1050.com, heaps of advice and tips on all sorts of mods! The exhaust and snorkel mod is next on my list.

Tiger 1050's are awesome, no question! :yes:

[YellowDog]

YD - I hadn't heard of this 'snorkel' mod (whatever that is) or bothered changing the filter type. My Tiger has ticked over 30k last weekend so it's time for a service and I will ask about these mods.

ps- what is the Tiger forum called. Did a search when I bought mine with no luck

Well you are certainly in for a pleasant surprse :yes:

You must be the ONLY Tiger owner I've heard of whom has not done the airbox mod. The S3 has the same engine and airbox, with both sides of the snorkel being open. The Tiger comes with one side blanked off. If you open the other side and made sure the centre opening is wider too, more air can get through faster, which pushes up your power output. I just ripped it out completely (like many have) it's made of soft rubber. There are kits you can get, to provide small trumpets for the inlets. IMO - a waste of money.

Whilst you have the tank off, you should also change the airfilter to one that can cope with the additional airflow. BMC, K&N, and PiperCross are the three main players in this space. I use BMC because they seem to be better made and come with a lifetime warrantee.

Like I said, after I installed my race exhaust, ripped out the snorkel, fitted a free flow airfilter, the bike had so much more power that it felt like it was half the weight. Whilst the OEM exhaust is incredibly heavy, it's not that heavy :no:

Go to http://www.tiger1050.com to chat to the worldwide Tiger 1050 community. Lots of advice, experience, and a very good 'How to...'
section. :yes:

I wouldn't go asking your garage about such mods, as their response will be highly predictable.

[Eddieb]

If you are going to ride on gravel do your research about fitting a freely flowing air filter. While they open up the bikes performance many of them have also been shown to allow finer particles of dust through as well.

[YellowDog]

If you are going to ride on gravel do your research about fitting a freely flowing air filter. While they open up the bikes performance many of them have also been shown to allow finer particles of dust through as well.

Funny you say that Eddie. There's actually an unexplicable breathe hole in the clean side of the airbox. No one knows what it's for and most have plugged it :yes:

[warewolf]

If you are going to ride on gravel do your research about fitting a freely flowing air filter. While they open up the bikes performance many of them have also been shown to allow finer particles of dust through as well.K&N say on their packaging that they flow 50% more dust than a paper filter. I was a bit nervous about the K&N on my 'improved' Trophy (given all the gravel touring we did) but the engine was so far past standard that it choked on the OEM paper filter when we tried to retrofit it.

[MD]

Cheers Guys I've joined the Tiger forum.
I'm going for a ride early tomorrow and would have liked to have cleared that snorkel tube, but I can't be stuffed farting around late tonight taking the tank off- besides it full. Looks like getting the tank off to get to the airbox is a pain in the arse anyway.

[Mungatoke Mad]

Crash protection, bash plate and lever guards.Dont 4get the Duct tape

[YellowDog]

:msn-wink:
Cheers Guys I've joined the Tiger forum.
I'm going for a ride early tomorrow and would have liked to have cleared that snorkel tube, but I can't be stuffed farting around late tonight taking the tank off- besides it full. Looks like getting the tank off to get to the airbox is a pain in the arse anyway.

If you're taking the tank off, make sure you already have a new filter ready to slot in. There's no point taking it off twice :no:

I can do it quite quickly now, but the first time is a real pain. There's a nasty safety clip preventing you from removing the fuel connector. It took ages to work out how to prize it out of position (it doesn't come off) to gain access to squeeze the release buttons.

Make sure you have a small piece of wood handy to support the tank whilst you are removing the connectors.

Good luck :)

[Griffin]

OK... After much deliberating, Tiger 800xc ordered and now awaiting its arrival. A nice shiny black one. :yes: Anyone else out there with this particular model?

[Crim]

OK... After much deliberating, Tiger 800xc ordered and now awaiting its arrival. A nice shiny black one. :yes: Anyone else out there with this particular model?

No, but jealous as hell!

[Woodman]

No, but jealous as hell!

Jealous on behalf on non klr riders.

[Griffin]

Nothing like a new bike to get a smile on your dial... Picked her up today. Sorry to say goodbye to my HD but onwards and upwards aye. Now to get some kms on the counter

[Barts]

Hey Griffin. Keen to hear how you are getting on with your XC. Do tell!

Looking at the standard Tiger 800. Any experiences thus far on your new bike?

Cheers.

Barts

[cold comfort]

Don't bother with the compromise. Get the Swiss army knife version. Mine has been the closest to a do-all bike I've had. the review here supports this viewpoint. http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/motoring/bikes/6680019/Welcome-to-Tiger-country

[dino3310]

Big black steamer:drool::drool::drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-468371865.htm
best looking Tiger IMHO

[Eddieb]

Big black steamer:drool::drool::drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-468371865.htm
best looking Tiger IMHO

They are cool. :scooter:

[Padmei]

I like the tiger stripe ones.

[dino3310]

seat anyone? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-470124474.htm

[Griffin]

Hey Griffin. Keen to hear how you are getting on with your XC. Do tell!

Looking at the standard Tiger 800. Any experiences thus far on your new bike?

Cheers.

Barts

Heya Barts

Absolutely love it. If your looking seriously then dont just get the standard 800 - the XC is the bomb.
Rides and corners like it knows it all on its own and is just letting you feel like your in control. I am very happy with my choice and have no regrets whatsoever. Let us know if you end up taking the plunge... you wont be disappointed :)

[dino3310]

Casio has got a 150/70-17 torance up for sale shortly http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149527-What-s-a-fair-price-for-a-used-Tourance

[cold comfort]

Heya Barts

Absolutely love it. If your looking seriously then dont just get the standard 800 - the XC is the bomb.
Rides and corners like it knows it all on its own and is just letting you feel like your in control. I am very happy with my choice and have no regrets whatsoever. Let us know if you end up taking the plunge... you wont be disappointed :)

Great to see another enthusiastic XC owner. New local distributor (MCR) bodes well for future support and promotion here too. Looking to continue with a personalised and user friendly "off road" set up. Allowing for the unfortunately high centre of gravity and overall weight would like to extend the envelope before resorting to the 450 EXC ( and thus excluding a pillion).

[Kiwi Graham]

Just pulled the trigger on a 2010 ABS 1050, Pick it up next week.
Mrs KG liked the comfort and smoothness of the beast (it has full luggage and a few other bits and bobs as extras)
think I'm going to like this bike :yes:
Pretty impressed with the build quality (still looks like new) and the low down grunt of the motor.

[YellowDog]

Just pulled the trigger on a 2010 ABS 1050, Pick it up next week.
Mrs KG liked the comfort and smoothness of the beast (it has full luggage and a few other bits and bobs as extras)
think I'm going to like this bike :yes:
Pretty impressed with the build quality (still looks like new) and the low down grunt of the motor.

Congrats to you Graham :yes:

Yes it's a great bike and the only bike I've ever owned that I haven't wanted to change. There a few must do mods you should check out. If you join www.tiger1050.com, you'll save a lot of effort.

With Mrs KG on the back (depending upon how many KGs she has) you might want to upgrade the rear spring. There's an adjuster knob on ebay you can have permanently attached so you can adjust it prior to a heavier or lighter ride. Otherwise, without an Ohlins type upgrade, you may find it not so great. Best you give it a try first to see how she goes.

[Kiwi Graham]

Congrats to you Graham :yes:

Yes it's a great bike and the only bike I've ever owned that I haven't wanted to change. There a few must do mods you should check out. If you join www.tiger1050.com, you'll save a lot of effort.

With Mrs KG on the back (depending upon how many KGs she has) you might want to upgrade the rear spring. There's an adjuster knob on ebay you can have permanently attached so you can adjust it prior to a heavier or lighter ride. Otherwise, without an Ohlins type upgrade, you may find it not so great. Best you give it a try first to see how she goes.

Hey thanks for the heads up.
Yeah looking forward to a happy relationship.
I joined up with the Tiger forum so will take some time to have a good read, what are the main mods that should be done and I'll look at making a start.
Mrs KG is a fairly light 55kg and we don't tend to take the kitchen sink away with us but I would still want the bike to handle.

[YellowDog]

Hey thanks for the heads up.
Yeah looking forward to a happy relationship.
I joined up with the Tiger forum so will take some time to have a good read, what are the main mods that should be done and I'll look at making a start.
Mrs KG is a fairly light 55kg and we don't tend to take the kitchen sink away with us but I would still want the bike to handle.

Hey Graham, I am sorry I didn't answer your post. I'm sure you've worked it out by now: Snorkel out, Free-Flow Air Filter, Race Exhaust, & Arrows Race tune.

I had quite a shock yesterday, as I went to do a deal for a new TS. We'd agreed the price and I was all set.

OMG - the test ride has left me with an impossible dilemma. Yes, I would like to have a technology refresh, but the performance of the so called 10HP more new bike, when compared with my modded Tiger, wasn't even close.

What I am now looking for is someone with a TS keen on the same mods so I can actually compare.

The Suspension/Brakes/Gear Change/Lights/Riding Position were all noticeably better.

Perhaps I should start a "Who has a Tiger Sport thread :yes:

[Kiwi Graham]

Hey Graham, I am sorry I didn't answer your post. I'm sure you've worked it out by now: Snorkel out, Free-Flow Air Filter, Race Exhaust, & Arrows Race tune.

I had quite a shock yesterday, as I went to do a deal for a new TS. We'd agreed the price and I was all set.

OMG - the test ride has left me with an impossible dilemma. Yes, I would like to have a technology refresh, but the performance of the so called 10HP more new bike, when compared with my modded Tiger, wasn't even close.

What I am now looking for is someone with a TS keen on the same mods so I can actually compare.

The Suspension/Brakes/Gear Change/Lights/Riding Position were all noticeably better.

Perhaps I should start a "Who has a Tiger Sport thread :yes:

Gday mate,

Yeah have had a look at what to do to extract the maximum bang for buck but haven't done any of it yet!

I may take you up on the offer of you casting an eye over it and get it up to your spec one day.

[YellowDog]

Gday mate,

Yeah have had a look at what to do to extract the maximum bang for buck but haven't done any of it yet!

I may take you up on the offer of you casting an eye over it and get it up to your spec one day.

Hey Graham, I'd be quite keen for a man of your experience to test ride a new TS and then take my bike for a spin.

Happy to help you unchain the Tiger in your bike, anytime. :niceone:

The fuel connector is a real bugger to get off (first time only) :mad:

[Kiwi Graham]

Hey Graham, I'd be quite keen for a man of your experience to test ride a new TS and then take my bike for a spin.

Happy to help you unchain the Tiger in your bike, anytime. :niceone:

The fuel connector is a real bugger to get off (first time only) :mad:

I was quite impressed with the look and spec of the TS but a few calculations and an educated guess at the cost to change ($10,000 ish) really makes me wonder if it is that much better. If not to rude what was the cash difference for you?

In saying that I will take one out when time and weather permits and see for myself what the thing is capable of and feed back to you.

She is due a service about now so will get that done and catch up with you in the spring maybe and take to her with some spanners :) prob go for the Arrow road unless the race has a db restrictor.

[YellowDog]

I was quite impressed with the look and spec of the TS but a few calculations and an educated guess at the cost to change ($10,000 ish) really makes me wonder if it is that much better. If not to rude what was the cash difference for you?

In saying that I will take one out when time and weather permits and see for myself what the thing is capable of and feed back to you.

She is due a service about now so will get that done and catch up with you in the spring maybe and take to her with some spanners :) prob go for the Arrow road unless the race has a db restrictor.

Hey Graham, the deal we did meant me parting with around $13k. I do realise that I would get more than $10k for my bike on Trademe, but my recently discovered wealth made it an easy to do a no hassle deal. The only proviso was the test ride. Unfortunately, the test ride was such a terrible disappointment. The plus 10HP felt like minus 20HP, which meant that the better lights/brakes/gear change/bars were pretty pointless. It was Oh So Suzuki (apart from the price).

Regarding the exhaust, I got a Micron Beta Race exhaust on eBay for NZ$500, all in, and run the Arrow Race tune. Micron were bust at the time and dumping stock cheaply. I stick the baffle in for a WOF only. Yes it is loud (without ear plugs) but it does sound very sweet indeed. I really recommend you taking my Tiger for a spin before you take the plunge. I suspect that your Tiger won't have a CAT installed, so you will have far more options?

I'm going to be away in the UK (TVR Griffithland) until mid-Sept, so that could fit in line with your time scales too.

The $13k has now gone on a new lawnmower and I am broke again :cry:

[richyrich]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aTvYAcJOx3s

[ceebie13]

This thread has been an interesting read as I have just acquired a 1050 Tiger. After three years of being bike less I have chosen the Tiger as my latest steed. Having patiently watched several appear on TradeMe and discounted them for being over my budget I finally bit the bullet and punched the bid button and watched the clock tick towards the close. It was all over in a flash. The reserve wasn't met but I accepted the fixed price offer while Mrs Ceebie wasn't looking. Now three days later and after a trip to the Bay of Islands to pick her up, we have less room in our garage.

Details. White, tinted touring screen, CycleWorks can, additional spotlights. Plenty of scope for mods suggested in this thread. New tyres and simple service being done next week and we'll be good to go. Watch this space. Looking forward to exploring this neck of the woods as we now live in Taupo.

[YellowDog]

This thread has been an interesting read as I have just acquired a 1050 Tiger. After three years of being bike less I have chosen the Tiger as my latest steed. Having patiently watched several appear on TradeMe and discounted them for being over my budget I finally bit the bullet and punched the bid button and watched the clock tick towards the close. It was all over in a flash. The reserve wasn't met but I accepted the fixed price offer while Mrs Ceebie wasn't looking. Now three days later and after a trip to the Bay of Islands to pick her up, we have less room in our garage.

Details. White, tinted touring screen, CycleWorks can, additional spotlights. Plenty of scope for mods suggested in this thread. New tyres and simple service being done next week and we'll be good to go. Watch this space. Looking forward to exploring this neck of the woods as we now live in Taupo.

Congrats to you. You need to now join the Tiger1050 worldwide forum. All of the How toos are on there and there is some very experienced posters on there.

PM me your email address if you want me to send you the workshop manual.

Good luck and have fun :yes:

[thepom]

How about a picture ?....

[Crim]

Heya Barts

Absolutely love it. If your looking seriously then dont just get the standard 800 - the XC is the bomb.
Rides and corners like it knows it all on its own and is just letting you feel like your in control. I am very happy with my choice and have no regrets whatsoever. Let us know if you end up taking the plunge... you wont be disappointed :)

Can't agree more, love my 800XC - more "roady" than I thought I wanted but I love it - puts a massive smile on the dial :banana:, just took her in to Street and Sport for a once over and 30k service (just got her) - came back with a clean bill of health they swapped the rear brake pads out (called first for permission) and did the service - was very reasonable, level of service was great and everything seems to be at least half the price of orange! While I was in there this bloke http://2mororider.com/ was getting filmed for Campbell Live

[paturoa]

Looks like the triumph skunk works have been busy.

Criuse control, traction control and a buch of other stuff.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/six-triumph-tiger-800-variants-for-2015/25701.html
http://www.visordown.com/image.aspx?url=/uploads/images/Huge/72048.jpg&area=ARTICLES&category=Motorcycle+news%3a+New+bikes&title=&SiteChannelId=2

[Crim]

Put my hot grips on my 800xc today (seemed like a good day to do it as it was hitting 28 and in the garage must have been 32 or so)

a few things, has the 800XC got the hardest tank to get off in the motorbike world (and you have to take that off to get to your airfiliter)? anyway after taking out the 378 fixings to get into the electrics it was plain sailing (used the Eastern Beaver hot grips loom which plugs straight into the Triumph hot grips plug) - then cleaned the air filter and put it all back together all good now - a few hints that may help others;
1. When putting the air filter cover back on watch the back screw very easy to drop into behind the motor, if you do drop it don't spend half an hour trying to take it apart and get in there :brick: - doesn't work, just wiggle the vent pipes - that sucker will drop straight out :facepalm:
2. When putting the fuel tank back on check that she fires up before you put the 378 fixings back on :facepalm: after you have taken the 378 fixings off and checked all your connections, discovered they are all fine make sure the kill switch hasn't been flicked off by mistake:brick: - proceed to fire her up :yes:
3. When the fuel doesn't read levels don't worry about taking the tank off again :brick: - just put the 378 fixings back on and take her round the block takes a bit of running for the sensors to "reset" - end of my street and she was all good:yes:

if anyone wants a hand turning an hour and a half job into a 4 hour one, just yell!

Crim - going to crack a few beers now!!

[Mike.Gayner]

That gave me a laugh. Sounds like every small job I attempt. It's funny, every 5 minute job with me turns into loads of complications and takes half a day. But huge jobs seem to go smoothly - rebuilt the motor in my A7 without any major hick ups, and did it faster than expected. Meh.

[YellowDog]

Put my hot grips on my 800xc today (seemed like a good day to do it as it was hitting 28 and in the garage must have been 32 or so)

a few things, has the 800XC got the hardest tank to get off in the motorbike world (and you have to take that off to get to your airfiliter)? anyway after taking out the 378 fixings to get into the electrics it was plain sailing (used the Eastern Beaver hot grips loom which plugs straight into the Triumph hot grips plug) - then cleaned the air filter and put it all back together all good now - a few hints that may help others;
1. When putting the air filter cover back on watch the back screw very easy to drop into behind the motor, if you do drop it don't spend half an hour trying to take it apart and get in there :brick: - doesn't work, just wiggle the vent pipes - that sucker will drop straight out :facepalm:
2. When putting the fuel tank back on check that she fires up before you put the 378 fixings back on :facepalm: after you have taken the 378 fixings off and checked all your connections, discovered they are all fine make sure the kill switch hasn't been flicked off by mistake:brick: - proceed to fire her up :yes:
3. When the fuel doesn't read levels don't worry about taking the tank off again :brick: - just put the 378 fixings back on and take her round the block takes a bit of running for the sensors to "reset" - end of my street and she was all good:yes:

if anyone wants a hand turning an hour and a half job into a 4 hour one, just yell!

Crim - going to crack a few beers now!!

Just done LED indicators all round and also a tail tidy, plus the reg plate bulb. Nothing to it! Only had 377 fixings.

2 weeks later, all done but 2 hex head bolts left over :brick:

[Gremlin]

2 weeks later, all done but 2 hex head bolts left over :brick:
No problem. Next time you take it apart and you're short of screws, use them. Even save them for the next bike when you're short.

It works... but can't explain it :confused:

[YellowDog]

No problem. Next time you take it apart and you're short of screws, use them. Even save them for the next bike when you're short.

It works... but can't explain it :confused:

Fortunately I found where they went quite easily, as I wasn't the first person on the Tiger forum to do this.